Man Utd 'closely following' defender who has a "strong bond" with Cristiano Ronaldo
dailystar.co.ukManchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta defender Merih Demiral - and they're hoping his close bond with Cristiano Ronaldo could help to lure him to Old Trafford.United are set for a busy summer, with the club hierarchy poised to finally appoint a permanent successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
It's also anticipated that United will be busy in the transfer market in a bid to rebound from their underwhelming Premier League campaign.United have struggled defensively this season, with club captain Harry Maguire arguably the biggest culprit.
The England star has been in dreadful form, with a number of people calling for the 29-year-old to be dropped and stripped of the captaincy.
Meanwhile, his defensive partner, Raphael Varane, has been plagued by niggles during his maiden season in England.And according to Fanatik, one player United have identified as a summer target in the wake of their defensive struggles is Demiral.
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